History
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Johannes Vermeer
Known for painting the muse of a famous yogurt brand, Vermeer (1632-1675) is an essential Dutch artist of the Dutch…
Poussin: 10 Facts You Didn’t Know
Nicolas Poussin, a French painter based in Rome, served as the painter to the king and created several works for…
Gustav Klimt: 10 Facts You Didn’t Know
An essential figure of Viennese Symbolist painting, Gustav Klimt (1862-1918) is renowned for his portraits and feminine allegories, marked by…
From Pyramids to Medicine: 5 Egyptian Breakthroughs That Defined an Era
The Egyptian Empire was one of the most powerful in the world in its day, thanks in no small part…
The True Story of Snow White
Everyone knows Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, the Disney animated film released in 1937. However, the tale that inspired…
5 Key Facts About the Berlin Wall
It divided a city, a country, and Europe while becoming a global symbol of the Cold War. Here are five…
Things to Know About the Maastricht Treaty
The Maastricht Treaty was signed on February 7, 1992, and officially came into force on November 1, 1993. What changes…
How Did the Roman Army Gain Control of the Italian Peninsula?
To control the territory, the Roman Republic threw all its forces for more than a century (343-264 BCE) in a…
5 Things to Know About Princess Margaret, Queen Elizabeth II’s Younger Sister
With her rebellious and mischievous character, Princess Margaret appeared to be the opposite of her sister Elizabeth II, who had…
5 Things to Know About Diane de Poitiers, Favorite of King Henry II
She has fascinated history enthusiasts for centuries. Known for her beauty, ingenuity, and relationship with King Henry II, the Duchess…
Political Assassinations That Changed History
44 BC: Assassination of Julius Caesar by Brutus 1/2 Poor Brutus, remembered throughout history as the paragon of treachery combined…
Major Events in Film History
First camera, film, movie theater... Do you know these key milestones in the history of cinema?